Maharashtra: Sinhagad Fort closed till June 2 for anti-encroachment drive
Illegal constructions on forest and private land on Sinhagad Fort that were made without seeking essential permission from the Archeology department and other government offices were identified
The Maharashtra government had passed a resolution on January 20, 2025 for all encroachments to be removed from various forts in the state (Express) The historic Sinhagad Fort in Pune district will be closed to the public till June 2 due to a massive anti-encroachment drive being carried out here by the state forest department.
The Maharashtra government had passed a resolution on January 20, 2025 for all encroachments to be removed from various forts in the state. Hence, an anti-encroachment drive started at Sinhagad Fort on May 29.
A press release issued Friday by the forest department stated that Sinhagad Fort will remain closed to the public till June 2.
Illegal constructions on forest and private land on Sinhagad Fort that were made without seeking essential permission from the Archeology department and other government offices were identified. Notices were issued to parties who made these illegal constructions, asking them to clear the encroachments.
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